Casal de la Juventud by CrystalZoo, in Spain

This is a restoration of an old school in the town of Novelda, in Spain. Called Casal de la Juventud, was proposed a job for the renovation of the building and adapting to new uses and new needs of the city.

The project by the group of architects CrystalZoo, Casal de la Juventud keep the story through the base of the building remained apparent and only being restored, and most of the renovations comes on top, wrapped with a skin of polycarbonate and beautiful color windows. The contrast is great and establishes a dialogue between each stage of the evolution of the building.

Photograph is by David Frutos

Existing building

Photograph is by David Frutos

Photograph is by Rafael Galán

Photograph is by Rafael Galán

We try to provide complete and sophisticated equipment to this building and its plaza, through the installation of a new structure that surrounds the old school, with its own program, and also the support for the new activities. This structure provides lighting, energy and information systems, that define the specific environments for all the different situations that may happen.

Photograph is by Rafael Galán

Photograph is by Rafael Galán

Photograph is by Rafael Galán

Photograph is by Rafael Galán

Photograph is by Rafael Galán

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